Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Standards For Caniform Sanctuaries Version: February, 2018 ©2012 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Caniform Sanctuaries Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 1 GFAS PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................................... 1 ANIMALS COVERED BY THESE STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 1 STANDARDS UPDATES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 CANIFORM STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................................ 4 CANIFORM HOUSING ............................................................................................................................ 5 H-1. Types of Space and Size ..................................................................................................................................... 5 H-2. Containment ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 H-3. Ground and Plantings ......................................................................................................................................... 9 H-4. Transfer Doors.................................................................................................................................................. 10 H-5. Shelter .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 H-6. Enclosure Furniture .......................................................................................................................................... 12 H-7. Sanitation ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 H-8. Temperature, Humidity, Ventilation, Lighting ................................................................................................. 15 PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................... 16 PF-1. Overall Safety of Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 16 PF-2. Water Drainage and Testing ........................................................................................................................... 17 PF-3. Life Support .................................................................................................................................................... 17 PF-4. Hazardous Materials Handling ........................................................................................................................ 17 PF-5. Security: Caniform Enclosures ........................................................................................................................ 18 PF-6. Perimeter Boundary and Inspections, and Maintenance ............................................................................... 18 PF-7. Security: General Safety Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 20 PF-8. Insect and Rodent Control .............................................................................................................................. 20 PF-9. Record Keeping ............................................................................................................................................... 20 PF-10. Animal Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 21 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 22 N-1. Water ............................................................................................................................................................... 22 N-2. Diet ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 N-3. Food Presentation and Feeding Techniques .................................................................................................... 24 N-4. Food Storage .................................................................................................................................................... 25 N-5. Food Handling .................................................................................................................................................. 26 VETERINARY CARE.............................................................................................................................. 26 V-1. General Medical Program and Staffing ............................................................................................................ 26 V-2. On-Site and Off-Site Veterinary Facilities ......................................................................................................... 27 V-3. Preventative Medicine Program ...................................................................................................................... 27 V-4. Clinical Pathology, Surgical, Treatment and Necropsy Facilities ...................................................................... 28 V-5. Quarantine and Isolation of Caniforms ............................................................................................................ 29 V-6. Medical Records and Controlled Substances ................................................................................................... 31 i Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Caniform Sanctuaries V-7. Breeding/Contraception ................................................................................................................................... 31 V-8. Zoonotic Disease Program................................................................................................................................ 32 WELL-BEING AND HANDLING OF CANIFORMS .......................................................................... 33 W-1. Physical Well-Being ......................................................................................................................................... 33 W-2. Social Housing ................................................................................................................................................. 33 W-3. Introduction of Unfamiliar Individuals ............................................................................................................ 35 W-4. Behavioral/Psychological Well-Being .............................................................................................................. 36 W-5. Caniform-Caregiver Relationships .................................................................................................................. 37 W-6. Handling and Restraint.................................................................................................................................... 38 STAFFING................................................................................................................................................ 39 GENERAL STAFFING ............................................................................................................................................. 39 S-1. General Staffing Considerations ....................................................................................................................... 39 S-2. Security and Emergency Coverage ................................................................................................................... 39 S-3. Volunteer and Internship Programs ................................................................................................................. 39 S-4. Manuals ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 S-5. Employee Training and Continuing Education .................................................................................................. 40 SAFETY POLICIES, PROTOCOLS AND TRAINING .................................................................................................... 41 S-6. General Staff Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 41 S-7. Communication System .................................................................................................................................... 41 S-8. Emergency Response Plans and Protocols ....................................................................................................... 42 S-9. Escaped Caniform Protocol............................................................................................................................... 42 S-10. Emergency Training .......................................................................................................................................